Background: my buddy owns a tattoo shop in CA so I'm familiar with the shop minimums and how things work. I called in, Mike answered the phone, I inquired about the shop minimums because my wife and I were wanting small tattoos to remember our experience with her second Boston Marathon. Mike was willing to work with us on the fee because of the size but ultimately we felt like his work was worth the fee plus tip. We both left very satisfied and feeling very welcome, especially being outsiders from out of state. Super easy to deal with and literally the best and cleanest shop I've been in. read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! Do not trust the owner, Jimmy. The red flags began over the phone when I was pressured into a $100 deposit 30 minutes before arriving. Once at the studio, Jimmy refused to even let me pick my own font for my tattoo, taking total control of a permanent design. Despite downsizing the piece to just two small words in a basic font, he still squeezed me for the full $150 ($100 deposit + $50 balance). Holding deposits hostage to force inflated pricing and deny basic client choices is completely predatory. The chair experience was just as bad. Jimmy lied about placement pain, claiming the lower back hurt less than the back of the neck, forced me to straddle a motorcycle seat instead of a clean table, and repeatedly rubbed his leg against mine during the session. He then provided zero aftercare until I explicitly asked for Second Skin myself. Absolute lack of professionalism, safety, and boundary respect. read more

You know what's even better than being absolutely in love with your new tattoo? When the artist was equally as stoked about it. Mike Ouellette's work has been on my mind, so glad I finally got to Seaport Tattoo Company today. The shop is gorgeous, clean, staff were super friendly and Mike was beyond phenomenal. I could type a small novel about how great my experience was and how glad I am to have found a shop/artist to stick with that I trust 100%. Can't wait to go back. If you're here reading reviews and are on the fence- do yourself a favor...get off Yelp and book the appointment. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

All around 10/10 website was easy to navigate & booking was a breeze. Day of my appointment check in was easy thanks to the receptionist & Kallie was super friendly! I was so nervous about the piercings because I previously had them so I was worried about any scar tissue but she literally wiped all those worried away. Excellent communication, super informative, she talks you through every step of the process from cost, picking out jewelry, to the placement & aftercare. This is definitely the place to go! read more

THANK YOU MIKE!! They took us as a walk in on a holiday and was able to do up our designs so so fast. Both tatts were incredibly reasonably priced for no appointment and COLOR! They look INCREDIBLE. Everyone there was so nice, getting us food and water when we needed it. They were all so chill and it's a really cool environment. Thanks Mike!! Made my trip to Boston very memorable, if I'm ever back I know where I'm going for my next one read more

After searching and searching and doing research on various artist throughout MA...I settled on Seaport Tattoo. I really liked the portfolio's from Seaport from all the artists but , what I saw out of Bruno's portfolio on IG really caught my eye, so I gave him a shot. Man I picked a winner. Bruno is the absolute man. He really cares about his work and his art and I am ridiculously happy about the work that I had done by him. A real artist that grinded from the ground up and has perfected his craft. His lines , detail, highlights , shading, coloring and basically eveything is next level. Bruno is super professional and makes sure you are comfortable as well. I highly recommend Bruno. Top notch. A++++ The shop in itself is a great environment also. Everybody is super chill and cool and it's a great place to get some work done. Laid back vibe and all the artists and the owner are really cool. It's a great shop and where I plan on coming for all my future work. Check out Seaport Tattoo for your work. I promise you won't be disappointed. #BuddhaReview read more

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Ok I was searching high and low for the perfect Tattoo company and artist and I finally found it in Seaport Tattoo. Not only are you in one of the hippest and most popular cities (and my fave) in Boston, but you are also right across the street from GrandTen Distillery, a place that is fun and great for groups and much needed after getting your first tattoo. Shybird is around the corner as well as Castle Island Brewing company. So once you are completely head over heels with your new tattoo, you have tons of options for a drink and some food. My tattoo I got is shown below and I couldn't be happier about it. I didn't realize how expensive tattoos are nowadays, but it was well worth it. I also know that they book out in advance. I called to make an appointment in Jan/Feb timeframe for an April date. It is very clean inside and the artists take excellent care of you and their space, making you feel extremely comfortable every step of the way. read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Wine tattoo captured by Bruno! - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'd love to leave a better review but the reality is they don't have customer service. Tried to book an appointment via phone, email, and their website and haven't heard back in weeks. Their portfolio looks great and I wanted to get work done here, but my time line is limited. Shame really read more

I came to Seaport Tattoo Company looking specifically for Mike Graciale based upon researching various artists within the Boston area. My aim was to fix a rather bland and unfinished looking "As Above, So Below..." spiritual symbology-riddled rib cage tattoo that another shop had recently done for me, and add a significant amount of depth, interest and clout to it. My initial appointment with Mike went wonderfully (and ended with him being kind enough to tattoo an Air Sign symbol on the back of my arm), and I was legit counting down the days until my rib tat would be reworked by Mike. Flash forward to yesterday morning when my appointment happened, and holy moley am I STOKED with the design. Mike effortlessly incorporated all symbology that I hoped to include, and even went so far as to add shading and design elements that I hadn't even realized the tat needed! He is truly gifted at what he does, he really enjoys his craft and it sincerely shows, and he is just an insanely talented artist (in addition to being a good person). If you want a perfect tattoo, see Mike. Really impressed with Seaport Tattoo and after going to a few top-rated tattoo shops in MA, I can say hands-down that this place is the best, with Mike being the cream of the crop. read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Beautiful tattoo by Mike Graciale! - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If i could leave a negative star i would. Came in for a walk-in, a flower in red, and the hillbilly man in front was insanely rude to me. Told me that he does not recommend red tattoos, AFTER i told him i have many many tattoos in red already. Telling me that they won't last long in the future and pretty much berating me for having red tattoos and seeking more. As an artist, that's not your concern and to continue to imply red tattoos are "terrible" while i only have red tattoos and am seeking to PAY to get another here is just really dense. Everyone in the shop just seems like there's a screw missing in their brains. The only thing going for it is that it seems like a nice shop but i would never come here, they're likely very inexperienced as well given that they can't work with simple color. Would not recommend. read more

I came into Seaport Tattoo for my first tattoo! I was able to quickly book an appointment with Mark Vata (@vata.vision_ink on insta). The place was very clean and relaxed, and my friends came with me for the appointment and were able to play some pool while they waited. Mark was very accommodating throughout the design process as well as during the actual appointment itself, and made sure that he got every detail right. He did an incredible job and I couldn't be happier with how it came out! He also made sure that I knew what to do to care for the tattoo during the healing process. I will definitely be coming back here for Mark if I decide to go for a second tattoo. read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hands down one of the best shop I've ever been to. My cousin recommended it so I drove all the way from NJ to experience it myself. The shop was very clean which is a must for me. Front desk Laura was very welcoming and omg Mike have hands of a God and a great personality to match!!! He made the process so easy and quick by engaging in great conversations. Great vibes great experience! It also helps that you won't have to rob your bank to pay them! :) read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Bird tattoo. The screenshot doesn't do it justice! - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. As though the receptionist was really nice, its unfortunate that I couldn't get accommodated sooner. Ive been trying to book my appointment since the beginning of December. I really wanted to try this place out, but Im not going to reschedule three more time, and wait another whole month. I was so excited, very patient, I come far to go here, and to keep hearing that it has to be reschedule again is really disappointing. I heard really great stuff about the tattoo Artist here, so maybe in the near future I'll consider a third try. but this whole last minute cancellations are not ideal, or great customer service. read more

This place is great! Me and some besties were walk ins for some pineapple tattoos. Mike drew up some samples and went to work. The place is spotless, the staff amazing and the time passed quickly. It was a great session and I would totally be back for more work! The process was fast and pretty painless as far as tattoos go that is of course. Stop by if you are in the market for some artwork ! #bestramen #superpowers #placentateddybear read more

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Hi, my lower leg was tattooed a year ago, but was stitched very deep and was healing very long, due to that I lost quiet a lot of the black color and decided to let the black be filled up. Mike said it would take two to three hours and is 250 to 300$ depending on the time. I thought this is fair but had to split in a one hour and a 45 min session. The first time I had to pay 2/3 means 200$, Mike was very nice and I wanted to support his art and bought a small picture of his paintings for 50 $ and gave 20% tip. Next time it took only 45min and I was asking if the 250$ he suggested in the beginning is o.k. as the time was shorter than expected. He totally disagreed and asked if his work wouldn't' be worth the money and I could come for free if something is missing, as it is one fix price to cover. As he said in the beginning 250-300$ for 2-3h and I had already paid 200 + 40 tip +100 + 50 for a small painting= 390$ for 1,75 h and a small picture I thought this is fair and enough and did not extract tip him. After having made a last appointment of approx. 15 min filling some black areas, he suddenly said he could do it, but wants extra 100,-$. I said this is not what was agreed but he said he didn#t like how it ended and I did not tip last time. He claimed that it was cheap as he did not charge full price off 200$/h only 150$/h and I answered there is a difference in creating art or refilling black areas. All in all I paid 340,-$ for a not finalized filling of all black in 1,75h means 194,-$ per hour plus a little painting of 50,-$. I did not want to get ripped off for another 15 min for 100,-$=400$/h and left very disappointed. The stitching was good, the workspace clean but Mike totally not reliable to what was made up and had changed also both dates of appointments short time notice plus becoming unfriendly and greedy for money in the end. Not what I was looking for and not to recommend. read more

Great atmosphere as soon as you walk in this place ! the whole crew of artists are all so welcoming and the end result of your tattoo will have you coming back for your next! read more

I just got my nose pierced here by Francis who is absolutely amazing!! The entire process was insanely easy and he made me feel welcome and comfortable. It took no more than 5 minutes and was $90 for the stud and the piercing. The store is clean and big and everyone was very friendly. Thank you Francis!! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really great experience getting some new ink here. Overall experience from the start at the shop was super positive- after years of not having any work done, I had a lot of questions, but the team was super easy going. Clean, well managed and approachable shop! Worked with Mark Vata (IG: @vata.vision_ink) what a talented artist. He took my concept and put his own spin on it, coming up with a beautiful piece of art that I'm glad to call mine. Communicative and thoughtful throughout the process. Recommend this shop and Mark in particular! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Forearm tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Excellent experience and beautiful tattoo from Jimmy! Clean shop with a friendly and professional staff.

I came here to get my first tattoo and I absolutely loved my time here! Mike was more than patient and kind with me since I was so nervous. The girl at the front was super chill and cool to talk to while Mike was setting up. The environment is very welcoming and I absolutely LOVE the end result! I would recommend to everyone cuz I'm definitely coming back for more read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Taino symbol of the coqui - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Everyone was so nice and made me feel welcomed the minute I walked in! I got a forward helix piercing done by Kallie and she did an amazing job. I hadn't gotten a piercing in 4 years and she did a great job at going through everything in great detail. She was also super fun to talk to which made the process super smooth as I immediately felt at ease. I love my new piercing and I highly recommend this shop! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Forward helix - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I trusted mike with tattooing my entire abdomen and im happy i did. He was so friendly and accommodating and the vibes in the shop were so fun!! I felt like i was among friends. He did a great job as you can see and we got it done in half the time because he was a baller. Great experience and I'll definitely return read more

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Mark Vata is THE ABSOLUTE BEST. His line work is flawless. His attention to detail is incomparable. His artistic ability combined with listening and hearing his client is just *chefs kiss* amazing. I got my first tattoo with him and he was patient, reassuring, and professional. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a tattoo artist. Thanks again Mark! read more

Definitely come here to get pierced. Kallie is an amazing piercer and is so kind and gentle. She walked me through the entire process and made sure I was super happy with my piece. Highly recommend her! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jimmy. He covered up an old tattoo and finished in record time. The healing process went well.. it's been nearly a year and it still looks great. The prices are reasonable. I would recommend. read more

I wanted an impromptu nose piercing and I am elated I made my way here! Francis was so kind and made me feel so comfortable as he poked a hole in my nose! Thank you! I can't wait to come back! Thank you ALL! read more

Had a really great experience getting a tattoo here! I was able to set up a consultation and appointment quickly with Mark Vata (his Insta is vata.vision_ink if you want to see more of his work). He was super friendly and easy to work with, and I love the tattoo he did on my back. Definitely recommend! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Francis was a great piercer !! Got my navel pierced and he was very gentle , talked through it , and was a pleasure to be around. Front desk was pleasant and friendly . They took covid precautions seriously and prices were average and fair . Would recommended and may get another piercing ... I'll be back !! read more

Prior to my appointment, all of my tattoos were done by the same woman in New Hampshire but scheduling conflicts and distance were an issue, so I figured I'd go in a different direction. My original artist set a pretty high bar. I checked out two other places and went in for consults, even placed a deposit at one but ended up abandoning it because I felt like the artist didn't really want to do it. A year later, I ended up at Seaport Tattoo and after checking out everyone's portfolios and work on Instagram and their website, then decided to consult with Mike. I got a way better vibe from that consult than I did the other ones; he was engaging from the start and offered suggestions to work on embellishing/building around my original tattoo. He and the rest of the staff were super chill and engaging, even after having to re-schedule several times. The big takeaway from the place after overhearing the conversations around me is that the folks are inclusive and body-positive which are two things we all could use more of these days. Mike works cleanly and efficiently, executing the tattoo well with attention to detail. One thing I didn't have to ask or point out to Mike, but he did anyway was the way he sized and placed the tattoo work. After he was finished, the tattoo work on both my arms have practically the same size and coverage, being evenly spaced away from the borders of my back tattoo. So Pro. I'll definitely be back to get my next work. This is as good as it gets. read more

Jimmy did my very first tattoo. It came out phenomenal. People always compliment me on it. I am going to get my next tattoo here as well!! Highly recommend read more

This is hands down the best tattoo shop & tattoo experience I have had in my life. My girlfriend and I were in Boston to celebrate our anniversary and decided to get some little tats. We searched on yelp and they did not steer us wrong. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the beaming receptionist. She talked to us about what we wanted to get done, told us there would be a wait but made us feel so comfortable while we were eagerly awaiting our artist. Gave us bottled water and chatted us up. Ben (who was our artist) came out and shook both of our hands. Talked to us about what we wanted and told us what would and wouldn't work. He gave us his price range which was COMPLETELY reasonable for someone with talent like his. When it came to the actual tattooing, it was a dream. Emily and I didn't feel rushed at all. Such a welcoming and kind environment. Ben talked to us the entire time and was such a kind soul. We left feeling so much better than when we walked in. Considering moving to Boston for this tattoo shop...will keep you posted! read more

Don't waste your time, go somewhere else. Just received the second call to cancel hours before my appointment. According to Helena when asked if Bruno cancels often, "ya kinda". Very disappointing. They made it clear when I originally booked my appointment there would be no refund of deposit for cancellation but it's ok for them to cancel, that doesn't seem fair. Helena recommended another artist but I've lost faith in these people and am not going to rearrange my schedule a third time only to be cancelled again. I rather give my business to someone who values their clients. read more

Where to begin? All of the artists and staff are very polite and made us feel right at home. Mike, the artist of my piece, was very accommodating and polite regarding modifying my idea in order to maximize the "finished piece" as well as the space it would take up on my arm. I am very happy with the finished piece and look forward to it healing so that I can "show it off"- perfect memorial piece for my dear friend and one hell of a souvenir from my trip to Boston. Thank you, guys!! read more

Seaport Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Piercing Appointment: Amazing shop!!! Friendly staff super comfortable clean environment! Overall GREAT experience!! Already booked future appointments!!!! Update: Tattoo Appointment AMAZING!!!!!!! Outstanding Experience!!! Highly recommend!!! I recently received an addition to an existing tattoo with mind blowing results!! Jimmy Johnson is an exceptionally talented tattoo artist!!! Struggling to find the perfect example resulted in providing just a few pictures (mainly what I didn't like) yet Jimmy so effortlessly read my mind bringing my vision to life and created an unbelievable custom masterpiece better then I could have ever hoped for!!!! Words cannot express my gratitude! I'm literally obsessed with my Yellow Brick Road Tattoo!!!! Can't wait for next ink therapy session!!!! read more

Disappointed. They called me one hour before my appointment to reschedule without reason. They couldn't find an appointment for me for a couple weeks. I've heard great things about this place. I guess I'll take it as a sign. read more

Cool setting and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Got to play pool and got refreshments while waiting.

Came here on Friday to get my nose pierced. Francis was great. Really makes you feel welcome and at ease. Took no more than 5 minutes. Definitely recommend if you're looking to get something. Prices were fair. read more

At first I was annoyed because I had to wait for a day that Francis was in just to buy new jewelry, but I'm glad I did! He changed the jewelry for me, using all the precautions he would if it was a first time piercing. This is also the third time I had to get new jewelry for my nose because the studs keep falling out. He gave me a fool-proof piece and explained how it worked. read more

What a great place to get a tattoo. Very professional and clean. Everything is sterile and wrapped. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The front desk offered us water and soda, they also have a coffee machine. The other tattoo artist that was there was incredibly friendly as well. He allowed me to come over and watch what he was drawing for someone else and explain what he was doing. Josh, our tattoo artist, was very accommodating and nice. He was able to turn our idea for a 5 leaf clover into a great tattoo. He was friendly, light handed, creative. He's everything you want in a tattoo artist. If you are in Boston and want to get a tattoo, this is the place to go. I would come back if I ever find myself in Boston. read more

I waited over a month for an appointment with Bruno. The day before my appointment, I received a text to confirm the time. The day of my appointment I got a call from the shop telling me they needed to reschedule because the prior client needed more time. They rebooked me for 7pm that night. Great. I get a call 5 minutes later to cancel that appointment and reschedule. None of the options they had the following week worked for my schedule. The only option they gave me then was to cancel my appointment but they keep my deposit. I spoke with a female and to Bruno- both were rude, derogatory and unwilling to take ownership of their mistake. read more